Mate in 3: rook to f5 (f1·3)
c9-21951Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
24. Rxf5+ Kxe7 25. Qd6+ Ke8 26. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe7, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #415.
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